I try not to take myself too seriously. (Although some of my
friends may disagree with that when it comes to debating something
political.) Most of my friends would probably describe me as a bit
of a goof (and when less charitable, but while still being
accurate, a smart ass!)

I really enjoy watching movies with friends, family, etc. I try to
play boardgames at least once a month with some of those same
friends. Currently, I seem to alternate between really enjoying
going to happy hours with friends, and preferring just to drink at
someones house (probably depends on my cash flow!)

As alluded to before I do enjoy a good political debate. I tend to
think a lot about the various political debates that go in our fair
country.

I also enjoy outdoors a lot, whether its going for a bikeride, or
rock scrambling in Great Falls, or hiking Shenandoah.

I've been in DC about 3.5 years. I work in domestic politics (vague
I know!) Like many people from California, I was originally on the
"Five year plan" and hoped to move back to California. Seem's more
likely that it will turn into the 10 year plan.

Really though, I'm pretty happy here. Lot of good friends. Love
being able to get around easy via metro, being in a city with good
intellectual conversation, a good nightlife, and (mostly!) good
people.

Books:
Fiction:
Pillars of the Earth / World Without End is my favorite fiction
book. I still have a soft spot for Animal Farm. I used to be a
pretty avid Stephen King (IT, The Stand) and Dean Koontz (Watchers,
Midnight) reader, but as time has gone on, I've found I've been
reading less fiction.

Non fiction:
Nixonland and Before the Storm by Rick Perlstein are some of the
best U.S. Political History books I've read recently. The Years of
Lyndon Johnson is hands down one of the best political biography
I've read. Currently reading a book on Teddy Roosevelt. Can't get
enough of TR!

I'm a bit nerdy, so also like political/historical documentaries.
Recently watched Boogie Man recently and really enjoyed it. Fog of
War, The War Room, and Ken Burn's Prohibition, and The Dustbowl are
also pretty good.

Television:
Currently: Walking Dead, Game of Thrones, Downton Abbey, Mad Men,
Breaking Bad (I know it recently ended, I'm in denial), The Daily
Show, House of Cards, The Americans, Helix Alpha House, and I
occasionally catch How I Met your Mother.
Historically: The Wire, Any of the Star Treks, Simpsons up to
season 12 or so, The West Wing, any of the Stargates (even
Universe!) Battle Star Galactica, Band of Brothers,

Sports:
Honestly, I'm a bit of a fair weather fan. For football its first
and foremost 49ers, second - whomever is playing the Dallas
Cowboys. For baseball, its the Giants, and then the Nationals. I
probably end up watching more Nats games though, due to the ease of
going to a game. I

Food:
I love food. Often times when friends or co-workers put together a
lunch type thing and ask I want to go, I will just respond "I like
food" (which is an affirmative). That said, like every Californian
in DC I am always craving some good Mexican food. I would call
myself a "meat and potatos" type of guy, but I honestly really do
like vegetables as well. So again, I like food.

Music:
My musical tastes are pretty eclectic (I realize that is not an
original thing to say). Broadly speaking I'd say I have three
sources of music - songs of middle school to college (Nirvana, Red
Hot Chile Peppers etc) 70s/80s music that I got from my older
sister (AC/DC, Def Leppard, etc Led Zepplin, The Stones) and music
from my childhood/mother (folksy music - John Denver, Cat Stevens,
the Beatles etc, Johnny cash)

I do enjoy listening to whatever the most recent pop hit is, but I
have a feeling that few will become part of my favorites.

A few years ago,I would have said my laptop, but I'll go with my
smartphone.
Friend and Family (cliche? Yes, but well...)
Capital Bikeshare
Hamburgers and Mexican Food (I long for In-N-Out)
The Internet... (well, I can go a week or so without, but I really
am happy it is around!)
Parenthetical asides (I blatantly stole this from someone elses
profile!)

Watching a movie with friends (or by self...)
Hanging out with friends / at a Happy Hour/Reception/ etc
Surfing the internet (I believe this phrase may be out of
date)
Arguing with friends over politics or policy. Or maybe just home
watching a movie or reading a book.

You enjoy living in DC. You like talking politics. You are happy
either going out for a happy hour, or staying at home and watching
TV or a movie, you like going hiking and other outdoor activities.
Or just because you want to, or find something in my profile
interesting.